To support Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2016, Queen City Plastic Surgery is providing a 20% discount off all skincare products to breast cancer survivors and their partners. It is our way of celebrating survivors of this devastating disease and their partners who play a vital care-taking and supportive role. Taking time to take care of oneself is an important part of the personal fight against this disease.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings awareness to this devastating disease that affects one in eight women. Much progress has been made in the fight against breast cancer. In fact, over 2.8 million breast […]
Queen City Plastic Surgery of Charlotte, NC is excited to offer great fall savings on several of our facial rejuvenation services. Call our office today to schedule an appointment with board certified plastic surgeon, Enam Haque, MD, FACS. Hurry! Offer good for a limited time.
A – Add Volume with 20% off Restylane Fillers!
Restylane® is injection filler that contains hyaluronic acid, which is very beneficial for skin rejuvenation. It is one of the most useful non-surgical facial treatments. Hyaluronic acid is a natural ingredient which is totally safe to use. Our patients love this filler for getting rid of facial […]
Back to school time brings a change of season and routines – and that should include your beauty regimen. As the long sunny days retire to a chill in the air, your skin will beg for a little extra TLC. With our latest cosmetic offers, you’re sure to find a little gift for yourself – long before the holidays begin.
A – Add Volume – Get 20% of Restylane Fillers
B – Botox special – Buy 30 units, get 5 units Free
C – Cosmopen Microneedling Treatments – Receive 30% off your first Cosmopen Treatment
D – Discount on DCL – Buy any DCL […]
Common Symptoms of Trigger Finger and How to Address Them
If you suffer from trigger finger you may have a variety of symptoms to address. Depending on the severity of your symptoms and what else you have tried, surgery might be in order. Many with mild symptoms can avoid surgery through proper ergonomics and physical therapy. When these methods don’t work then surgery can help.
The symptoms of trigger finger range from mild to severe such as:
Finger stiffness, specifically during the morning
A clicking feeling as you move the finger
Finger locked in a bent position that you cannot straighten
Tenderness in the palm at […]
There are 2 types of surgeries to correct trigger finger:
percutaneous trigger finger release surgery
open trigger finger release surgery
Percutaneous Trigger Finger Release Surgery
In the of the open method of surgery, a local anesthetic is used; however, in place of making an incision in the palm, a needle is inserted into the bottom of the affected finger. The needle is used to cut through the ligament.
This surgery does not include an incision so you will not have a wound or scar. But, the treatment is a bit more dangerous compared to open surgery and may be less useful. Vital arteries and nerves […]
Also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, Trigger finger is a disease in which one of the fingers gets stuck in a twisted position. Your finger may unbend with a snap as a trigger being pulled and unrestricted.
Trigger finger takes place when inflammation narrows the space in the sheath around the tendon in the affected finger. In case this condition is severe, your finger may become locked in a twisted point.
People who are involved in repeated gripping actions are more prone to get this condition than others. It is also common in women and in those who suffer from diabetes. The cure […]
The carpal tunnel is a passageway through the wrist that carries tendons and one of the major nerves of the hand. Pressure may build up within this area as a result of conditions such as injury, rheumatoid arthritis, fluid retention during pregnancy, overuse or recurring motions. The pressure that would result on the nerve in the tunnel causes a tingling sensation in the hand, generally along with aching, numbness, and impaired hand function. This condition is called carpal tunnel syndrome.
Sometimes, splinting of the hand and anti-inflammatory medications can help to get over the issue. But if it does not help, […]
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway of ligament and bones at the base of your hand. It contains nerve and tendons. Sometimes, thickening from irritated tendons or other swelling narrows the tunnel and causes the nerve to be compressed in a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome (or median nerve entrapment).
Symptoms usually start gradually with numbness or tingling resulting in sharper pains in the wrist and hand. As the symptoms worsen, grasping objects can become difficult.
Often, the cause is having a smaller carpal tunnel than other people do. Other causes include performing tasks with repetitive motion (such as typing or […]
Melanoma: A skin cancer that is most often distinguished by its pigmented blackish or brownish coloration and irregular and ill-defined borders is the most serious form of skin cancer. It occurs in the deepest portion of the epidermis, and for this reason, melanoma is the most likely form of skin cancer to spread quickly in the skin and to other parts of the body.
Take some time this May to learn how to protect your skin and talk to your doctor about scheduling a skin cancer screening.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons provides resources regarding types of skin cancers and treatment options […]
COSMOpen is a non-invasive way to help treat uneven pigmentation, scarring, wrinkles, stretch marks, large pores and signs of aging. It’s a state-of-the-art medical grade high-speed micro-needling system that can be used to treat acne and surgical scars—as well as wrinkles, stretch marks, pore size, and signs of aging. By vertically piercing the skin, COSMOPen helps naturally induce collagen production and treat pigmentation.
Micro-Needling, also called “Skin Needling” or “Collagen Induction Therapy” (CIT) is a medical aesthetic procedure that involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny, sterile needles (micro-needling the skin) to induce endogenous production of cutaneous collagen. Queen City Plastic […]
